Conte’s comments have turned Hojlund’s dip in form into a wider debate about how strikers are developed — and how quickly blame replaces coaching. With Napoli chasing Champions League qualification, the next few fixtures may decide more than just points.
Tottenham’s slide under Thomas Frank is most visible at home, where confidence has drained out of the stadium. The next fixtures will reveal whether this is a dip in form — or a plan losing its audience.
Barcelona’s 2–1 loss at Real Sociedad cut their lead at the top to one point. In a match decided by tight calls and even tighter timing, the minutes — not the performance — told the story.
Marseille’s 5–2 win over Angers looks like a statement on paper, but it also raises the bar for what comes next. In a title chase, big scores don’t just impress — they create expectations. And with Marseille sitting third, eight points behind Lens and seven behind Paris Saint-Germain, the calendar is as much an opponent…
PSG are closing in on Dro Fernández by triggering a €6m clause, exposing how a few January days can undo a club’s renewal plan. This isn’t just a talent story — it’s a timing story.
Kylian Mbappé reached 50 LaLiga goals on Saturday at the Bernabéu, a milestone that instantly invites comparisons. By sheer speed to that number, only Cristiano Ronaldo did it quicker. That’s why this isn’t just a round figure — it’s a moment that shifts expectations from “impact” to “endurance.” A milestone that points forward, not a…
Cristian Romero urges calm and togetherness as Spurs’ poor run deepens after a late defeat to West Ham. With pressure rising and key absences looming, the Champions League now offers Tottenham a chance to rebuild trust and reset the narrative.
Manchester United’s 2–0 derby win in Michael Carrick’s first game didn’t just deliver points — it changed the pace of the season. For Manchester City, the concern is less the defeat itself and more the feeling that time is slipping in the title race.
Arsenal stayed clear at the top, yet the 0–0 at Nottingham Forest raises a timing question: when does control have to turn into a win. The verdict won’t arrive now — it will arrive in the run-in.
UEFA’s expanded Champions League delivered record prize money, but also deepened the gap between Europe’s elite and the rest. PSG’s €144 million windfall highlights how the new format is reshaping football’s financial hierarchy.